1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships | |
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Type: | National Championship |
Date: | January 10 – 12 |
Season: | 1963–64 |
Location: | Cleveland, Ohio |
Venue: | Cleveland Arena |
Champions | |
Men's singles: Scott Allen | |
Ladies' singles: Peggy Fleming | |
Pairs: Judianne Fotheringill & Jerry Fotheringill | |
Ice dance: Darlene Streich & Charles Fetter | |
Previous: 1963 US Championships | |
Next: 1965 U.S. Championships |
The 1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships was held at the Cleveland Arena in Cleveland, Ohio from January 10–12, 1964. Medals were awarded in three colors: gold (first), silver (second), and bronze (third) in four disciplines – men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.
The event determined the U.S. team for the 1964 Olympic Games and 1964 World Championships.
Senior results
[edit]Men
[edit]Scott Allen defeated defending champion Thomas Litz, winning both the compulsory figures and free skating.
Rank | Name |
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1 | Scott Allen |
2 | Thomas Litz |
3 | Monty Hoyt |
4 | Gary Visconti |
5 | Billy Chapel |
6 | David Edwards |
7 | Buddy Zak |
Ladies
[edit]Peggy Fleming was the surprise champion. She had placed third in the compulsory figures. Fleming skated a spectacular free skating with a succession of double jumps with flow and ease, completing her program with a flawless fast spin.[1]
Rank | Name |
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1 | Peggy Fleming |
2 | Albertina Noyes |
3 | Christine Haigler |
4 | Lorraine Hanlon |
5 | Barbara Roles-Pursley |
6 | Myrna Bodek |
7 | Joya Utermohlen |
8 | Lynn Thomas |
Pairs
[edit]Siblings Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill retained their title, and Vivian / Ronald Joseph retained their silver medals.
Rank | Name |
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1 | Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill |
2 | Vivian Joseph / Ronald Joseph |
3 | Cynthia Kauffman / Ronald Kauffman |
Ice dancing (Gold dance)
[edit]Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter were the new champions.
Rank | Name |
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1 | Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter |
2 | Carol MacSween / Robert Munz |
3 | Lorna Dyer / John Carrell |
4 | Ardith Paul / King Cole |
Junior results
[edit]Men
[edit]Rank | Name |
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1 | Tim Wood |
2 | Duane Maki |
3 | Richard Callaghan |
4 | Paul McGrath |
Ladies
[edit]Rank | Name |
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1 | Carol S. Noir |
Pairs
[edit]Rank | Name |
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1 | Barbara Yaggi / Gene Floyd |
Ice dancing (Silver dance)
[edit]Rank | Name |
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1 | Kristin Fortune / Claude Sweet |
Novice results
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References
[edit]- ^ "Girl, 15, Wins U.S. Skating Title - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.